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180+ Days Waiting: How I Finally Got Through to a Real IRS Agent

I finally got through to someone at the IRS after waiting 205 days for my refund. Called the tax advocate number and refused to get off the phone until they transfered me to someone who could actually help. Had to be firm but polite. They kept trying to tell me to wait but I explained I was way beyond normal processing time and needed answers. Turns out there was a simple verification issue they could have fixed months ago 🙄

Liam O'Connor

This is exactly what you need to do. I'm a tax pro and the 'wait and see' approach doesn't work anymore. If you're beyond 180 days, you have every right to demand answers. The key is being persistent while staying professional. Ask specifically for a research department transfer if they try to brush you off.

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Amara Adeyemi

what number did you call? I've been trying for weeks 😩

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Liam O'Connor

1-877-777-4778 for Tax Advocate Service. Best time to call is right when they open at 7am EST.

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Giovanni Gallo

Instead of spending hours on the phone, I used taxr.ai and it literally showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and what to do about it. Cost me $4.99 but saved me days of stress. The AI reads your transcript and gives you the exact steps to fix any issues. https://taxr.ai

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Fatima Al-Mazrouei

fr? does it actually work? kinda sounds too good to be true

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Giovanni Gallo

100% legit. It showed me I had a verification hold that needed a specific form. Followed the steps and got my refund 2 weeks later

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Fatima Al-Mazrouei

just tried it and holy sh*t you weren't kidding! Best 5 bucks I've spent all year 💯

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Dylan Wright

Been waiting 342 days... this is ridiculous 🤮

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NebulaKnight

same boat fam... feels like were getting ghosted by the whole government fr fr

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Sofia Ramirez

Update: tried OPs method today and actually got through! They found my return was missing a form. At least now I know whats going on

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Dmitry Popov

lol must be nice. Ive called 12 times and keep getting hung up on 🤡

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CosmicCadet

Try calling exactly at 7am EST. Thats how I got through

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Ava Rodriguez

yall think its bad now just wait till next tax season hits 😂

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Miguel Ortiz

dont even put that energy out there bro 💀

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